Betrayal, lies, and abuse is all Dee knows about love; especially after all the abuse she has been through with her ex-Shad! Dee decides that she won't let that toxic relationship hold her back and claims that it is finally time for her to explore finding herself and start dating again. Since her heart is hardened, she will just strictly date...no falling in love! Yet will Deeanna open up to love again and can God show the bold godly man for her? Nathan was known for being a player before he accepted Christ in his life. A long journey is ahead of him since he is still considered a baby in Christ. Yet when Deanna caught his eyes a year ago at Nylah and Gill’s wedding, he couldn't get her off his mind. Nathan is determined to obtain a relationship and he can see Dee's beauty in her worth, but Dee is still broken from her past and not willing to give up having a piece of man instead of focusing on putting trust in the real man. Will God step in and help these two? Find out what happens next in He Who Finds a Wife Book 5: Deeanna's Story! keywords: free christian fiction books by black authors, christian books free, christian fiction free, african American, african american romance free, black authors free full books, urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, free, urban books black authors free, african american books free, christian romance fiction books free , african american christian fiction, christian fiction

Deeanna has worked hard to get where she is in her career, but her resolve is shaken after her former coworker’s misdeeds have been exposed. Ideally, she can live her life and do her job as she always has, but that proves more difficult as time goes by, especially the more she gets to know a handsome attorney. Nathan is a busy man, but never too busy to entertain the ladies; however, there’s not much time for that these days with his current case, but he’s not against maybe pursuing more with Deeanna if she’ll have him. Will she let go of her inhibitions and misgivings about men and relationships and give Nathan a chance or has her past and the current legal case scared her off relationships permanently? Is she ready for something serious? Find out what happens in He Who Finds A Wife 6: Deeanna’s Story! keywords: free christian fiction books by black authors, christian books free, christian fiction free, african American, african american romance free, black authors free full books, urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, free, urban books black authors free, african american books free, christian romance fiction books free , african american christian fiction, christian fiction

Dee knows she has a long way to go to forget about her past and remain strong for Nathan, but with her over-the-top flirtatious sisters and Nathan’s out of control ex meddling in their lives, it’s difficult to detach from everything. Meanwhile, while Dee is busy with her issues, Nathan’s ex is doing everything she can think of to mess things up for them. This is her comeback and she’s determined to get what she wants—and right now, she wants to move Dee out of the way and take back her man, even if he doesn’t want her. With so much against them, can Dee and Nathan hold onto what they have, or will their pasts ruin their chance for a happy future together? Find out what happens in He Who Finds A Wife 8: Deeanna’s Story keywords: free christian fiction books by black authors, christian books free, christian fiction free, african American, african american romance free, black authors free full books, urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, free, urban books black authors free, african american books free, christian romance fiction books free , african american christian fiction, christian fiction

Dee and Nathan have come a long way, but there’s still so much more to do to get their relationship on the right track. They’ve made and acknowledged mistakes, pledged to do better, added God in their relationship and believe they’re ready to make a final commitment, but forces are working against them. After friends and acquaintances cause more drama, they’re left to make big decisions that may hinder their way forward. Threats, past feelings, mistrust, and unfortunately, misdeeds by themselves and others could destroy all the work they’ve done and force them to sever ties for good. Can they hold strong, keep the faith, and find their way to a happy relationship? Find out what happens in He Who Finds A Wife 7: Deeanna’s Story! keywords: free christian fiction books by black authors, christian books free, christian fiction free, african American, african american romance free, black authors free full books, urban books, urban books free, urban, urban fiction, urban street fiction, urban african american, free book, freebie, free book, free ebook, free, urban books black authors free, african american books free, christian romance fiction books free , african american christian fiction, christian fiction

Now a movie on Lifetime! I was thirteen when my dad caught me with Tommy Webber in the back of Tommy's Buick, parked next to the old Chart House down in Montara at eleven o'clock on a Tuesday night. Tommy was seventeen and the supposed friend of my brother, Darren. I didn't love him. I'm not sure I even liked him. In a moment, Deanna Lambert's teenage life is changed forever. Struggling to overcome the lasting repercussions and the stifling role of "school slut," Deanna longs to escape a life defined by her past. With subtle grace, complicated wisdom, and striking emotion, Story of a Girl reminds us of our human capacity for resilience, epiphany, and redemption.

Step back into the past in the first Newport Gilded Age mystery—from the author of the Celebration Bay mysteries. In 1895, the height of the Gilded Age, the social elite spend their summers in Newport, Rhode Island. Within the walls of their fabulous “cottages,” competition for superiority is ruthless...and so are the players. During her first Newport season, Deanna Randolph attends a ball given in honor of Lord David Manchester, a Barbadian sugar magnate, and his sister, Madeline. The Manchesters are an immediate success—along with their exotic manservant and his fortune-telling talents. But on the nearby cliffs, a young maid lies dead—and suspicion falls on Joseph Ballard, a member of one of the town’s most prestigious families. Joe humiliated Deanna when he rebuffed an engagement to her, but while he may be a cad, she knows he isn’t a killer. Now the reluctant allies must navigate a world of parties, tennis matches, and séances to find the real murderer. But a misstep among the glittering upper classes could leave them exposed to something far more dangerous than malicious gossip...

In the half-decade since publication of the first edition, there have been significant changes in society brought about by the exploding rise of technology in everyday lives that also have an impact on our mental health. The most important of these has been the shift in the way human interaction itself is conducted, especially with electronic text-based exchanges. This expanded second edition is an extensive body of work. It contains 39 chapters on different aspects of technological innovation in mental health care from 54 expert contributors from all over the globe, appropriate for a subject that holds such promise for a worldwide clientele and that applies to professionals in every country. The book is now presented in two clear sections, the first addressing the technologies as they apply to being used within counseling and psychotherapy itself, and the second section applying to training and supervision. Each chapter offers an introduction to the technology and discussion of its application to the therapeutic intervention being discussed, in each case brought to life through vivid case material that shows its use in practice. Chapters also contain an examination of the ethical implications and cautions of the possibilities these technologies offer, now and in the future. While the question once was, should technology be used in the delivery of mental health services, the question now is how to best use technology, with whom, and when. Whether one has been a therapist for a long time, is a student, or is simply new to the field, this text will serve as an important and integral tool for better understanding the psychological struggles of one’s clients and the impact that technology will have on one’s practice. Psychotherapists, psychiatrists, counselors, social workers, nurses, and, in fact, every professional in the field of mental health care can make use of the exciting opportunities technology presents.